Two CoS members have told me about a forum rule to post an introduction before starting to post here. There seems to be technical problem, one of them told me:

---------It appears that the "Introductions" forum in the New members section is missing. ... It still maybe a good idea to post an introduction in the "General Satanism Discussions", again just a suggestion---------

Ok, so here I start:

I am male, 33, single. I live in Leipzig, Freistaat Sachsen, Germany, in the house I have inherited, in the city I was born. But I grew up in Western Germany, not under communist rule, and I'm very lucky about that.I have studied philosophy, politics, psychology and computer science and have a Magister degree (similar to M.A.) in the first two professions. My main interests in philosophy are naturalism, rationality, prescriptivist metaethics, amoralism, Nietzsche and Sade.I grew up as active member of the Evangelical Church which I left about 15 years ago. I knew La Vey's writings since about 10 years. I have received my CoS membership card yesterday.I am an infrequent participiant of the local BDSM scene.I like all kinds of fantasy and science fiction.I like many kinds of music and don't care about black dresses just because I also listen to EBM / Gothic Rock / New Wave.I have an invitation to join Mensa Germany (the 2% most intelligent), and I sometimes visit their local meetings.I play go on a level of up to 1 dan.I disapprove of democracy and would prefer a rule of experts. I vote according to my economical interests.

That's it for now.

Best wishes

Autophilius

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This sentence is a very clever slogan, which I have selected as My signature, because it's very appropiate to represent Myself and My attitude towards Satanism.

It`s a silly way to controll a land, because when some lands have so much more power than other lands, it isn`t power to the people, it`s power to the people of the Western World. I meen, I would`ve voted for the one that gave me most personal help - the one that would improve my life the most - but that would hurt someone else, pollution and stuff. And if someone says "we need to do sometihng drastic, like stop producing candy", he will not be voted for, allthough it is the best long-term option.

Let`s get a dictator.I`ll volunteer for the position, out of real love for humen only (yerite!)

You make for an interesting read. Amoralism...I think that I would enjoy talking about this, over a pint. Go...I have heard that this is more challenging than chess. Rule of experts...What?! But then us Americans will miss the circus that pulls through every four years! Your membership card...congratulations.

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´┐ŻLove is one of the most intense feelings felt by man; another is hate. Forcing yourself to feel indiscriminate love is very unnatural. If you try to love everyone you only lessen your feelings for those who deserve your love. Repressed hatred can lead to many physical and emotional aliments. By learning to release your hatred towards those who deserve it, you cleanse yourself of these malignant emotions and need not take your pent-up hatred out on your loved ones.´┐Ż Anton Szandor LaVey, The Satanic Bible

Welcome to LttD Autophilius. I look forward to your interaction here and hope to see you in the Menbers only forums soon.

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"To be born into this world a sentient, self-conscious and reasoning being, surrounded by inexhaustible glories in Nature, which we may comprehend, possess,enjoy; to be able to rise on the wings of a lofty imagination; to be able to get glimpses of the ideally perfect; to apprehend the Divine; it is to the development and enjoyment of these high powers that the young man is invited. How dare he refuse to qualify himself by the most perfect training of all his powers." Lyman J. Gage 1910

"Follow Me!", John M. (Delta).

"I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others - they are more screwed up than you think." Something Magistra Isabel posted.

Welcome Autophilius. Regarding Mensa here in the US, my experience as a member is that Mensa has its share of winners and losers like any other organization, but if you find the right productive members within to network with, it can be very beneficial and fun.